Project Management Trainee - Project Controls - Metropolitan Transportation Authority : Job Details

Position at Long Island Rail Road

Title: Project Management Trainee- Project Controls

Department: Operational Support Group

Post Date: 03/10/2023

Close Date: 03/23/2023

Hay Point Evaluation: N/A

100% Hourly Rate of Pay: $38.462* (See Wage Progression Chart)

Position Classification: Safety Sensitive

Location: Queens

Reports To: Manager- Project Controls

Union Affiliation: BRS241

In order to protect our employees and continue to provide safe and reliable service to our communities, as of November 14, 2021 we are requiring all new MTA hires to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to their start date, with appropriate, narrow exceptions for religious and medical reasons. Fully vaccinated means you must have both doses of a 2-dose vaccine and two weeks have elapsed since the second dose, or have received 1 dose of a 1-dose vaccine and two weeks have elapsed since the dose. Proof of your vaccination status in the form of a CDC vaccine card must be submitted prior to your start date.

The Project Management Trainee - Project Controls is an entry-level training position, responsible to assist with Capital Program project controls support in the LIRR Operational Support Group (OSG). Working with seasoned Managers, the Trainee will receive on the job training to develop required skills. Learning the Railroad's work environment and job functions are unique and challenging. The Trainee will learn, in a mentoring environment, to apply his/her knowledge with the specialized requirements of the railroad industry. This will introduce the trainee to the Railroad and its various operating and support departments. The position will provide support to the Manager-Project Controls as required. The program will be one to two years in duration. Upon successful completion of the Training Program, the Trainee will be appropriately placed into an entry-level position in the Project Controls group.

Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

* Gain an understanding of general project controls procedures, protocols and processes through on the job training. Observe and learn to gain an understanding of project controls and the railroad industry. Develop positive working relationships. Assume responsibility and demonstrate initiative to learn and be productive

* Participate in developing, planning, reviewing, and coordinating elements of LIRR Force Account and Third-Party Contract work for the LIRR, under its Capital Program.

* Review specifications and drawings, maintain files of documents, and assist in the preparation of reports, presentations, research, and studies.

* Learn and participate in development of project schedules of all types.

* Assist in the development of office and field project controls related systems.

* Assist in maintaining liaison between project management team members and internal railroad departments & disciplines.

* Perform all other assignments at the request of management.

* Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, or a related field.

* Must possess ability to be self-motivated, assume a high degree of responsibility and work effectively under pressure.

* Must possess strong administrative and coordination skills to organize reports.

* Must be able to demonstrate oral and written communication and computer skills.

* Must possess analytical and problem-solving skills to recommend solutions to coordination problems relating to improving office workflow.

* Must be able to read specifications and interpret construction plans.

* Strong Business Skills (report writing, letter writing, filing, meeting minutes and spreadsheets).

* Must possess average to above average GPA.

Preferred/Desirable Skills/Qualifications:

* Prior project controls experience

* Professional License / certification

* Familiarization with Primavera 6

In addition to meeting the minimum requirements of the position, the selection process may include, but is not limited to a pre-screening assessment (i.e., physical, written and/ or practical evaluation) and interview. Candidates forfeit further consideration in the process if they fail to participate in any step of the process when scheduled. Make up dates/times will not be given. In addition, LIRR employee applicants must be in their current position for the 12 months immediately preceding the close date of this posting and must possess a satisfactory work history, including attendance and discipline record. A record of more than ten sick days without medical documentation in two of the last three years is considered unsatisfactory attendance. Not all qualified applicants are guaranteed an interview due to the competitive selection process. A background investigation, medical examination, and safety sensitive drug/alcohol test may also be required.

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